Mini

Cooper E

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Cooper Electric SE

The third-generation Mini Cooper Electric SE arrives as a purpose-built EV rather than a converted combustion platform, giving it a lower center of gravity and a more polished feel than its predecessor. It targets urban and suburban buyers who want a premium small car with genuine go-kart handling character. Reviewers at InsideEVs and Car and Driver highlight the Cooper SE trim's 215-mile EPA range as a meaningful improvement over the outgoing model, while nearly everyone notes that the interior's circular OLED display is a divisive but attention-grabbing design centerpiece.

Cooper SE achieves 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds, competitive for a sub-$36,000 front-wheel-drive EV in its class

Steering feel and body control draw consistent praise for replicating the classic Mini go-kart handling character in an electric package

215-mile EPA range on the SE trim represents a roughly 35% improvement over the previous-generation Mini Electric

Cabin quality and material fit are rated above segment average by Edmunds reviewers, with soft-touch surfaces and tight panel gaps

Starting price of $30,900 for the Cooper E positions it as one of the more accessible premium small EVs, below rivals like the BMW i3's final pricing

Single-motor FWD only across both trims means no all-wheel-drive option, a disadvantage in snow-prone markets

Rear seat room is genuinely tight for adults — rear legroom measures under 28 inches, limiting real-world four-passenger usability

DC fast charging is capped at 95 kW, slower than class competitors such as the Chevrolet Equinox EV, which can accept up to 150 kW

Cargo capacity of 8.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats is among the smallest in the segment, restricting practicality for longer trips

Countryman SE ALL4

The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is a premium subcompact electric SUV positioned against rivals like the Volvo EX30 and BMW iX1, drawing buyers who want a characterful, design-forward EV over a purely rational choice. At $45,200 with 212 miles of EPA-rated range and 308 hp from its dual-motor setup, it delivers genuinely quick performance for the segment while leaning heavily on Mini's distinctive interior aesthetic. Reviewers consistently note the standout cabin quality and the 5.4-second 0–60 time as high points, though the relatively modest range for the price draws repeated criticism.

308 hp dual-motor AWD delivers a 5.4-second 0–60 time, competitive for the subcompact electric SUV class

Interior design and material quality praised by reviewers at Car and Driver and Edmunds as a clear step above most competitors in the segment

Standard all-wheel drive provides confident traction in adverse weather without requiring an expensive upgrade trim

Mini's revised circular OLED infotainment display rated as more intuitive than the brand's previous iDrive-derived systems

Rear passenger and cargo space meaningfully increased over the previous Countryman generation, making it more practical as a daily family vehicle

212-mile EPA range trails key rivals such as the Volvo EX30 AWD and BMW iX1 xDrive30, which is a notable gap at the $45,200 price point

DC fast charging is capped at 75 kW, significantly slower than competitors offering 130 kW or more, resulting in longer stops on longer trips

Single trim structure limits buyer flexibility and the base price of $45,200 climbs quickly with popular options packages

Road and wind noise isolation described by InsideEVs and MotorTrend testers as adequate rather than refined for the near-luxury price bracket

	Mini Cooper Electric SE	Mini Countryman SE ALL4
Body type	hatchback	compact crossover
Trims	2	1
Starting price	$30,900	$45,200
Max EPA range	215 mi	212 mi
Max power	215 hp	308 hp
Quickest 0–60	6.5 s	5.4 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor FWD	Dual-Motor AWD
	Full Mini Cooper Electric SE specs →	Full Mini Countryman SE ALL4 specs →

Mini Cooper Electric SE vs. Mini Countryman SE ALL4